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Eat at maintenance, at least. Lift full body with heavy compound lifts (more bang for your buck), three times a week (non-consecutive days) and continually focus on correct form and trying to push more weight or more reps. Look into New Rules of Lifting for Women (amazon) or Strong Lifts 5x5 (free pdf). That will work…

Oh, I wanna play: Coffee and Splenda, one cup of mixed frozen berries, a serving of Marys Gone Crackers, 2 oz goat cheese, 2 hardboiled eggs and Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwhich. I usually have 2 turkey muffins, but ran out so I replaced it with the sandwich today :blushing:

I love this thread! I get the "deadlifts are dangerous" from some of my coworkers, but I truly think that they just don't know how to do them properly. I taught my husband how to as well and he now loves to deadlift!

Hey Guys, Two new form check videos for you to critique! First, BB Rows (not Pendlay b/c I am too lazy to set up for them). Set #5 of 5x6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VImqLO6b04&feature=youtu.be Second, Squat to Box. I realize that the box probably doesn't get me quite to depth, but I have a major issue with…

Thanks SideSteel, I didn't realize that I was descending wrong...def. something to take mental note of on the next DL session!

Hey Sara and SideSteel (and any others), I am looking for some feedback on my DL. I am constantly dealing with SI Joint issues and I know that its something to do with my DL or my Squat (which I will post video of next squat day). Sorry that you can see my feet, but there just wasn't anywhere good to place the camera to…

bump to watch at home Thanks vegas

<3 you! Its been awesome to watch your journey!

I am honored to be your friend :) Amazing job!

great work!

Awesome job finishing what you started out to do!! Now rest up!:drinker:

bumping, since I failed at mine :laugh:

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I love how your smile gets bigger in each photo!

double yes! 3x strength training 3x cardio eat at a deficit look hawt

Fishlover - I asked a lot of knowledgeable ladies on MFP about bulking. They all suggest that I waited until I cut down to around 18-20%. So that's what I did. It was scary at first, but I have seen tons of women on my friends list go through the process successfully and saw their awesome results, so decided that it was…

In my experience, a full body, old school barbell workout is the best bet. You can hit all the major muscle groups and smaller stabilizers. If you want to cut, eat at a slight deficit and lift. If you want to build, eat at a surplus and lift! Busylady knows what she is talking about. 5/3/1 with accessory work is a really…

<----Lifting as heavy as I possibly could for 10 months has gotten me this.

Bravo Taso!

Thanks guys! and FYI - the weight difference in all the photos is less than 4lbs.

Poppin in just to *kitten* out my progress pics, lol! Took these this morning. Still "bulking" but have actually only gained a pound in one month, with an 11,000 calorie surplus *scratches head*, maybe I should bump my cals up some more!

I took a few days off in November (5?) and some three or four day breaks the last month or two do to injuries/joint pain.

Same position. Watching this thread too...

What? How do you look so amazing with detoxes, keytones and 3 day diets? And dairy - the horror! You have done a fantastic job - I can't believe that you were able to do that in a year! :drinker: I love that you want to share your knowledge and experience with the rest of us - way to pay it foward!

I used to be that way :ohwell: (not recording the "bad stuff" or anything over) Then I got serious about my goals. I record everything to the best of my ability; even when I make horrible choices and go way over. That way I can see trends over time - a tend to look at calories as an average for the week and then compare it…

BW: 125 Calculated 1RM Bench: 85 (44.925) Calculated 1RM Squat: 158 (83.507) Tested 1RM Deadlift: 175 (92.507) Total: 220.924 :ohwell:

Nice results in a short amount of time!

bump for the days I don't feel like going to the gym. She's my new hero. I wanted to be a crewchief when I was growing up, lolz.

Great NSV - Still can't get passed the case of wine part, lol. Do you mind sharing? ETA: 40lb Bags of dog food - not a prob at all!

Great transformation!